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Super Group cuts 2026 guidance after $40m sports hit as casino and UK growth hold up
Super Group has lowered its 2026 revenue and earnings targets after sports results that favoured customers cost it about $40m in third-quarter revenue. Online casino growth, a rising UK business and a $150m buyback show where the Betway and Spin owner is placing its bets for the months ahead. The post Super Group cuts…
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Grosvenor Reveals 2027 GUKPT Schedule as Tour Celebrates 20 Years of Poker
GUKPT reveals nine legs for 2027 as the tour celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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UKGC Steps Up Action Against Illegal Gambling, Removes Millions of URLs
In continuing to increase its efforts to disrupt illegal online gambling, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) referred 7.7 million URLs linked to illegal gambling activities to search engines between July and September this year. UKGC Referred Millions of Illegal Gambling URLs According to the regulator’s la…
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Campaigner-aligned gambling harms groups win £9.4m UK govt funding
The news marks the latest twist in a bitter tale of disputes over statutory levy funding in the UK gambling harms space The post Campaigner-aligned gambling harms groups win £9.4m UK govt funding appeared first on NEXT.io.
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UK Finance Bill reveals free spins tax crackdown after Jumpman ruling
The Finance Bill would tighten the RGD treatment of promotional free spins, prizes and tournaments from April 2027, while leaving the possibility of refund claims open The post UK Finance Bill reveals free spins tax crackdown after Jumpman ruling appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Commission confident of fuller UK illegal gambling picture but key detail needed…
Gambling Commission data shows that illegal gambling consumption in the UK remains low overall, but the big question is not how many people are using unlicensed, offshore platforms, but how much money they are staking. The Commission has been conducting research into illegal gambling activity over the past year, part …
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Gamban scraps subscription model in England
UK-focused gambling blocking system Gamban has announced that it will return to free services in England, having achieved the same milestone in Wales earlier in the year. The platform, like many other safer gambling and customer protection organisations in the UK, found itself going through a period of adjustment when…
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Inspired Entertainment shows Q3 resilience amid UK tax headwinds
With last year’s increase in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD), the UK gambling sector was once again put in a position to prove it is resilient. Seven months into the new tax regime, this has rang true for some companies like B2B technology firm Inspired Entertainment, which reported Q3 growth in the UK despite the headwinds.…
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Winner of $1.34M Jackpot Steps Forward After Weeks of Silence
A winner in the United Kingdom has stepped forward to claim their $1.34 million lottery prize (GBP 1 million) after three-and-a-half weeks of staying silent. The winner, a person from Thurrock, Essex, won the money during the EuroMillions October 13 draw. UK Players Step Forward to Claim their $1.34M EuroMillions Jack…
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UKGC flags 7.7 million illegal gambling URLs from July-September
Figures revealed a sharp rise in enforcement activity, with millions of URLs removed and hundreds of illegal gambling websites facing disruption The post UKGC flags 7.7 million illegal gambling URLs from July-September appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Latest UK survey shows illegal gambling websites used by 2.5% of online gamblers
Gambling Commission estimates put illegal gambling use at 0.6% of adults overall in the four weeks before the survey.
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Santander case highlights the offshore gambling challenge facing UK banks
Santander has been ordered to refund thousands in gambling losses by the UK ombudsman in a case highlighting the liabilities British banks face when handling gambling transactions. The complainant in a recent Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) case, known only as Mr R, had made £25,000 from a house sale. He subsequentl…
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Allwyn UK Reshapes Lottery Leadership
Three Senior Executives Depart as Allwyn Reshapes Leadership The restructuring will see the departures of Chief Technology Officer Mark Smith,… The post Allwyn UK Reshapes Lottery Leadership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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NLGRB Confiscates 209 Illegal Gambling Machines Across Uganda
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has confiscated 209 illegal gaming machines across Busia, Tororo, Butebo, Pallisa, Budaka, Kibuku, and Ntungamo districts. The enforcement operation was conducted with support from the Uganda Police Force under the Board’s #OperationMashineHaramu initiati…
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Allwyn UK restructures leadership as three executive roles end
The National Lottery operator is reorganising its top team around retail, digital and marketing as it tries to… The post Allwyn UK restructures leadership as three executive roles end appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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7bet rolls out prediction markets in Latvia and Lithuania
Vilnius-based 7bet has announced that it is launching a prediction markets product in both Lithuania and Latvia. The online gambling operator, which is licensed in both countries as well as in the UK, will offer Latvian and Lithuanian players events contracts on elections, politics, weather, celebrity news, and all ot…
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Full House Resorts reports higher revenue, lower cash flow in third quarter
Propelled by “strong year-over-year growth” from The Temporary at American Place in Waukegan Full House Resorts reported higher third-quarter revenue. Improved financial performance at Indiana’s Rising Star Casino and at its Chamonix resort in Colorado also contributed to the upturn. Full House lost $8.6 million, as r…
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DRC Plans New Gambling GGR Levy to Fund Oversight and Player Protection
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to introduce a new levy on gambling operators as part of its 2027 budget plans, adding a dedicated charge for companies active in the sector. The proposal forms part of the draft Finance Bill presented to the National Assembly by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka and wo…
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Three execs exit Allwyn UK in National Lottery transformation
Changes to the leadership structure follow on from the departure of Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler, which was announced in August The post Three execs exit Allwyn UK in National Lottery transformation appeared first on NEXT.io.
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New leadership and responsibilities announced at Allwyn UK
Allwyn UK is initiating major changes to its leadership structure with a particular emphasis on how it manages the technology side of its business. The restructuring comes amid a change in Chief Executive Officer at the company, the UK division of Allwyn International and operator of the UK National Lottery since Febr…
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UKGC Launches Illegal Gambling Index
Survey Establishes Initial Benchmark The Gambling Survey for Great Britain data covers April 2025 to April 2026. The regulator found… The post UKGC Launches Illegal Gambling Index appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UKGC’s new index shows ‘low, stable’ prevalence of illegal gambling
Other key findings included that men and younger adults more likely to engage with illegal gambling websites The post UKGC’s new index shows ‘low, stable’ prevalence of illegal gambling appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Super Group sees opportunity in UK gambling market consolidation
The Betway and Spin owner Super Group is eyeing opportunities in the consolidating UK market while continuing to build its presence across Africa.
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UKGC survey finds four per cent of online gamblers use illegal websites
The Gambling Commission has published new research estimating that four per cent of online gamblers in Great Britain have engaged with illegal gambling websites in the past 12 months, alongside a new dashboard tracking illegal market activity and regulatory disruption. The findings, drawn from the Gambling Survey for …
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Fraser Bellamy Runs Riot at the GUKPT Blackpool Mini Main Final Table
Bellamy topped a 687-strong crowd and took down the £250 Mini Main for £27,945.
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Flutter cuts 2026 guidance and targets $500m more savings by 2029
Dan Taylor’s first update as chief executive shows a group still growing sales but squeezed by Brazil, UK… The post Flutter cuts 2026 guidance and targets $500m more savings by 2029 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Flutter’s UK casino revenue grows 12% but 40% duty pulls International EBITDA down 14%
Flutter's third-quarter results show its UK and Ireland online casino business growing while International profit fell after remote gaming duty nearly doubled. The biggest operator in the UK and Ireland has now cut guidance again, paused buybacks and turned to debt reduction under a new chief executive. The post Flutt…
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Google updates YouTube's personalized gambling ads policy
Across US, UK, and Canada
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Channel 4 “game show” risks damaging gambling’s public image
A television programme portrayed as a gameshow by Channel 4 has handed the UK gambling industry a fresh public relations headache. Million Pound Shot, hosted by television veteran Bradley Walsh, aimed to shine a light on the predatory practices of the gambling industry, by creating a fake game show where actors, posin…
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Power Seat: Tom Rundle looks back on building Dabble as he exits after six years
Outgoing Dabble CEO Tom Rundle joins EGR's Joe Levy to look back on a career that started with taking phone bets in 2001, the “Mickey’s Mail” moment that proved Dabble’s social model worked and why he thinks the UK is ripe for innovation.
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World Pool passes £75m in revenue for UK and Irish racecourses
World Pool has generated more than £75m for British and Irish racecourses since its introduction at Royal Ascot in 2019, following a record year for turnover across the two markets. Turnover on British and Irish fixtures increased 30 per cent to HK$7.66bn in 2026, according to the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which hosts th…
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Allwyn UK puts six independent retailers on Local Retail Champions billboards
The operator of The National Lottery is giving neighbourhood shops a public face, as corner stores pass £10… The post Allwyn UK puts six independent retailers on Local Retail Champions billboards appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Gambling Commission research challenges black market assumptions
Research from the Gambling Commission suggests that punters who repeatedly use unlicensed operators in the UK also continued to use licensed ones, challenging assumptions held by both the regulator and large portions of the industry. On this episode of iGaming Daily, host Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Media Editor T…
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Making every bonus count: How iGaming operators can grow with smarter promotions
On 1 April 2026, the UK’s Remote Gaming Duty rose from 21% to 40%, according to HM Revenue & Customs. A few months earlier, UK Gambling Commission rules capped bonus wagering requirements at 10x and banned promotions that mix products, such as a sports bet rewarded with free spins. Operators in other markets face thei…
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Former UK MP Used an Altered Passport Image to Access Gambling Website
Katie Wallis, a former United Kingdom Conservative Party MP, admitted to unlawfully altering the date on an image of her passport to gain access to a gambling website, bypassing gambling self-exclusion protections. Wallis Admitted to Altering Passport Image Wallis, who served as MP for Bridgend between 2019 and 2024, …
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Statutory levy state of play: Does research risk becoming a gold rush?
In the first of a three-part series into the UK’s statutory levy for harms funding, NEXT.io looks at the state of play in research The post Statutory levy state of play: Does research risk becoming a gold rush? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Arshak Muradyan: “More regulation does not automatically mean better regulation”
Bartosz Burzyński (iGamingExpress): Arshak, Digitain has expanded its regulatory footprint significantly in 2026, securing approvals in markets including the UK,… The post Arshak Muradyan: “More regulation does not automatically mean better regulation” appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →MrQ Octoplay Deal Goes Live in the UK Market
The MrQ Octoplay partnership goes live in the UK, making the brand the thirteenth operator group to carry Octoplay's casino content in the market.... Read More...
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Malaysia Gambling Crackdown Leads to 282 Arrests Across 201 Premises
Police in Malaysia arrested 282 people and seized RM32,149 in cash during a nationwide operation targeting online gambling and unlicensed lotteries. The raids covered 201 business premises over the weekend, with investigators now working to identify the syndicate leaders behind the activities. Bukit Aman Criminal Inve…
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Illegal gambling users seven times more likely to show problem gambling behavior, UKGC finds
45% scored eight or higher PGSI
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Channel 4’s Million Pound Shot: uncomfortable viewing for UK gambling firms
A Channel 4 documentary into gambling addiction disguised as a game show was met with a chilly reception by the UK betting industry, but the show’s message and the story shown within it cannot be ignored by the industry. Hosted by veteran TV presenter Bradley Walsh, Million Pound Shot was presented as the first game […
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UKGC Argues People Are More Likely to Experience Gambling Harm in the UK
Gamblers who engage with illegal gambling websites in the United Kingdom are seven times more likely to experience problem gambling, compared to only 6% of those who visit legal websites. This is the conclusion of new research by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). UKGC Says People Gambling Illegally More Likely to Exp…
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Death of Father Spurs Calls for UK National Lottery to be Added to Exclusion List
The death of a father who took his life after gambling excessively on the lottery has prompted a call from a coroner to have the National Lottery in the United Kingdom added to the list of websites and services that people are excluded from when opting out of gambling. Man Who Spent His Banking Account […]
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UKGC Tracks Illegal Gambling Payment Patterns
How Transactions Were Identified The Gambling Commission analysed a YouGov open banking dataset covering 38,000 consenting individuals from July 2018 to… The post UKGC Tracks Illegal Gambling Payment Patterns appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gambling stocks weekly (26–30 October): European market analysis & trends
Seven of the ten stocks rose as the FTSE 100 gained 0.37%, in a week when the UK… The post Gambling stocks weekly (26–30 October): European market analysis & trends appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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EU iGaming weekly: Machine games duty rise, Finland licences, Dutch GGR
The UK raised machine games duty to 25%, Italy asked the gambling sector for €700 million, Finland named… The post EU iGaming weekly: Machine games duty rise, Finland licences, Dutch GGR appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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MGM Digital cuts loss to $4m as LeoVegas-led arm’s revenue growth slows to 6%
MGM Resorts' LeoVegas-led international online business moved close to break-even in the third quarter, with Spain, the Netherlands and the UK driving gains. But revenue growth fell sharply from the previous quarter, at a time when UK and European operators face higher taxes. The post MGM Digital cuts loss to $4m as L…
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Nine Months Into the 10x Wagering Cap, Free Spins Dominate UK Welcome Offers
Nine months after the Gambling Commission’s cap on bonus wagering came into force, the UK casino welcome offer looks very different. The percentage deposit match that defined sign-up deals for years has given way to free spins tied to a small qualifying stake. Large matched bonuses with long playthrough terms, once th…
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Estonian Online Gambling Operator Coolbet Might Lay Off Over 130 Employees
Estonian online gambling operator Coolbet has notified the country’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) that it might lay off over 130 employees at its Tallinn headquarters. Over 130 Jobs at Coolbet HQ at Risk The news comes as the company announced restructuring at VG Estonia OÜ, which is part of the Coolbet gr…
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UK to Amend Free Spins Tax Rules After Jumpman Ruling
The UK government is preparing to change how Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) applies to free spins, tournament entries and certain prizes, just weeks after Jumpman Gaming successfully overturned a £13.2m tax assessment in the Upper Tribunal. The proposed changes were published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on 28 October and…
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PlayCity Revokes Casino Operator’s Licence Over Inspection Obstruction
Ukraine’s gambling regulator has revoked the licence of BGG TECHNOLOGIES UKRAINE LLC, saying the company refused to allow officials to carry out a scheduled inspection of its slot machine halls. The decision was announced yesterday on the regulator’s official site and stated that authorized PlayCity representatives we…
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“You can’t hope a problem away” – Commission finds high use of illegal site among UK problem gamblers
Britain’s betting industry has reacted with vindication following the results of a Gambling Commission study into online illegal gambling, though the results may also leave the regulated sector with some food for thought… Coming the same week that the government revealed its budget, with an increase in Machine Games D…
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Octoplay extends its UK operator coverage with MrQ
The launch comes three years after the studio’s first UK go-live, in the market where Octoplay has the widest operator coverage Octoplay has gone live with MrQ, bringing its games to one of the UK’s fastest-growing online casino brands. The launch comes three years after the studio’s first UK go-live, in the market wh…
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Treasury banks on the simplicity of £655m Machine Gaming tax raid
HM Treasury believes that it can secure a total of £655m from a five-year cycle generated by new tax rise on Machine Gaming Duties (MGD), yet UK gambling remains exposed to further taxes on its activities. This morning, the government published the key considerations applied to its decision to increase Machine duties …
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UK Bill to Clarify Taxation Rules for Freeplay Promotions
The United Kingdom is eyeing a new bill that would settle the matter of how freeplay promotions in gambling are treated when it comes to taxes. This follows a recent court battle against Jumpman Gaming, which won its appeal against HMRC. The Jumpman Gaming Case Set a Precedent The aforementioned case saw Jumpman Gamin…
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UK Raises Machine Games Duty to 25% as Industry Warns of Illegal Market Growth
The UK government has confirmed that Machine Games Duty (MGD) will rise from 20% to 25% from April 2027, ending months of speculation over how far ministers would go with another gambling tax increase. The announcement follows growing political pressure for tougher gambling taxation. Earlier this month, around 90 Labo…
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Entain expects $33M annual cost from UK machine games duty hike, maintains 2026 guidance
Mitigation targeted by end-2028
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